The ecoLOCAL magazine is at a critical juncture – the advertising revenue that we are generating for each issue is barely covering the cost of producing the magazine as a print product. The economic conditions are making ad sales tough, and the businesses that are within our niche are not very flush, especially just coming [...]
Solar Battery Backup Systems – A Clean, Reliable Alternative to Gas Generators
by Hudson Solar’s Jacqi Rose Anderson As a New York State resident, you have most likely experienced at least one power outage in the past two years. It may have been a standard snowstorm that caused the grid to fail, or perhaps it was a hurricane. Regardless of the cause of the outage, you are [...]
No Yard? No Space? No Problem! Ten Tips for a Sustainable Urban Garden
By Charlie Nardozzi and Paul Simon, Coauthors of Urban Gardening For Dummies. If you don’t have a yard large enough to contain a garden (or any yard at all), you may think that your local supermarket and farmer’s market are your only sources for fresh produce. But don’t load up the grocery cart with fruit, [...]
FOUR SEASONS NATURAL FOODS AND CAFE – The Natural HUB of Saratoga Springs
By Prof. Johanna Sophia, Photography by David Delozier REVIEWS — Good energy and good people… “What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for by serving awesome, healthy food.” “I got a rich slice of chocolate cake for $3.50 and had a short glimpse of heaven.” “My mom is diabetic and whenever [...]
Paint, Drink, and Be Merry at Saratoga Paint and Sip
Story by Alison Katz, Photography by David Delozier Paint and Sip is a unique bar, art studio hybrid. It is a studio for beginner and experienced artists alike to kick back and relax while enjoying a few drinks and creating a work of art of their own. Just around the corner from the Caroline Street [...]
Sustain Yourself via “The Cleanse”
By Mary Beth McCue RD CDN Dietitian in Integrative and Functional Medicine Transformative Coach. This time of year is popular for detoxifying (detox) and cleansing the body because of New Years Resolutions’ centering on healthy body composition and weight loss; goals of improving care of oneself and ultimately feeling better! Many are not well informed [...]
Come to our Presentation of Sustainable Buildings and Self Sufficiency
February 20, 7-9PM at the Greenwich Library Come on an unforgettable journey with Danish architect and natural builder Peter Jensen. Peter will share his experiences traveling the world and building sustainable schools and homes for impoverished people.
Preventative Medicine?
by Doctor Michael Quartararo of AAC Family Wellness Preventative medicine has always been a term I’ve had trouble with. Over my last twenty years in practice I have seen signifigant changes in the healthcare industry. For instance, vitamin use and exercise were once only used by “health nuts”. Now after years of research and advancements [...]
Public Open House – Greenbelt Trail Concept Study
When: Monday, February 4th, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. Open House WHERE: Saratoga Music Hall – 3rd Floor City Hall Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 A coalition of local organizations has retained Alta Planning + Design to create an action plan for a Greenbelt Trail, which will connect the City of Saratoga Spring’s three existing rail-trails: the [...]
ecoLOCAL magazine Winter 2013 – The Wellness Issue
It’s called the “dead” of winter – this slide from January into February. The affliction know as cabin fever has infected many a soul. There’s even a new medical term for it – SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder. I kid you not – someone actually created a diagnosis for cabin fever, and I’m sure there’s [...]
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